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dimoven:
Hello chris W,
 To tell the truth i never asked whether the bearings had been greased or even checked,but next week i will ask the garage to inspect it properly.Ive been to paddock spares this morning and sure enough after a few miles,when turning into a right hand bend the vibration and an audible squeak were apparent .
 Donn.

dimoven:
Hello Budgie,
    Theres alot of pitting on the swivel ball,when the vehicles at the garage on tues the guys can checkout the swivel seal and cure the problem
Cheers mate ,
     Donnl

Budgie:

--- Quote from: "dimoven" ---Hello Budgie,
    Theres alot of pitting on the swivel ball,when the vehicles at the garage on tues the guys can checkout the swivel seal and cure the problem
Cheers mate ,
     Donnl
--- End quote ---
Just to confirm what I was suggesting Donn.
There are two bearings, one top and one bottom, on the swivel housing that allow the steering to swivel. On the top bearing there is a "swivel pin" with shims under it that sets the preload or tightness of the swivel action.
If the preload is a little slack then this can cause the assembly that the wheel and brakes are attached to to vibrate when you hit a bump or during cornering.

It's a common problem and only needs the removal of a shim or two to correct it.  :wink:

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